Mitsui Gardens International Preschool – American Embassy Compound, Roppongi, Tokyo
Position: Full-Time Preschool Head Teacher
Starting Salary: ¥290,000 per month
Location: Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
About Our Preschool
Mitsui Gardens International Preschool is a well-established international preschool located within the American Embassy residential compound in central Tokyo.
We provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating English-speaking learning environment for children aged 1–6 years.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated Head Teacher to join our professional teaching team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a preschool classroom, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
Plan and implement creative, age-appropriate educational activities.
Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Supervise, guide, and collaborate with assistant teachers.
Maintain positive and professional communication with parents.
Observe and document children's developmental progress.
Ensure classroom safety, organization, and high standards of care.
Work collaboratively with the Preschool Director and teaching team.
Qualifications and Requirements
Essential:
Experience teaching young children in a preschool or early childhood setting.
Strong classroom management and leadership skills.
Excellent English communication skills.
A genuine passion for early childhood education.
Ability to work effectively as part of an international team.
Must already hold a valid visa or residence status permitting full-time employment in Japan. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Must agree to and successfully complete the required background screening process.
Preferred:
Degree or professional qualification in Early Childhood Education.
Previous experience as a Head Teacher or Lead Teacher.
Knowledge of play-based learning and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary: ¥290,000 per month
Additional monthly allowance for recognized Early Childhood Education qualifications.
Enrollment in applicable Japanese social insurance programs, including health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
Supportive and professional international working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Access to excellent preschool facilities and educational resources.
Important Information
Our recruitment process includes background screening, which may take approximately 4–5 months to complete.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work full-time in Japan.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
Your current resume/CV.
A brief cover letter introducing yourself and your teaching experience.
Details of your current visa or residence status.
Copies or details of relevant educational qualifications.
Join our team and help create a wonderful early learning experience for young children!
Mitsui Gardens International Preschool
EWA – American Embassy Tokyo
Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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